Citizen science is a transformational approach to engaging the public in science, public health, and environmental protection. Through citizen science, the public participates in – and sometimes drives – parts of the scientific process, including formulating research questions, collecting and analyzing data, developing technologies, and more. This movement is generating thousands of projects that engage hundreds of thousands of participants working to inform science and policy. However, the impact of citizen science is currently limited due to existing public health and government infrastructure. This session will describe current limitations and explore possibilities for expanding the impact and scope of citizen science. Presenters will describe how infrastructure for large-scale citizen science – including online communities and open-source tools – can expand the reach of citizen science approaches into public health and government spheres.

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